US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 7513
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
BDS 7513 A SS LH PA Side Etch exc ᴘ stamp
BDS 7513 B SS LH PB Side Etch exc ᴘ stamp
Vinyl pressings
First Winter
by Johnny Winter · 1969
19 pressings9 countriesPsychedelic RockRock & RollPop RockGarage Rock
First Winter was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of First Winter
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 7513
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDS 7513 A SS LHRunout side A, etched
BDS 7513 B SS LHRunout side B, etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 7513
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDS 7513 A SS LHSide A
BDS 7513 B SS LHSide B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 7513
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDS 7513 A SS LHRunout side A, etched
BDS 7513 B SS LHRunout side B, etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 7513
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 7513
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BDS 7513 A SS LHA Side Etch
BDS 7513 B SS LHB Side Etch
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Buddah Records BDS 7513First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Columbia YS 234 DA / Buddah Records YS 234 DAFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Buddah Records 2318 005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Buddah Records 23 18 005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Buddah Records 2359 011 / Buddah Records 2359011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Buddah Records 21004 / Buddah Records 2318 005LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Buddah Records 21004 / Buddah Records 2318 005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Buddah Records BDS 78009 / Buddah Records BDS-ST 78009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Buddah Records 2318005 / Buddah Records BDS 7513LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 7513LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bad News2:47
- A2Leavin' Blues2:36
- A3Take A Chance On My Love2:23
- A4Easy Lovin' Girl1:28
- A5I Had To Cry1:56
- A6Birds Can't Row Boats2:58
- B1Out Of Sight2:05
- B2Coming Up Fast Part I2:32
- B3Coming Up Fast Part II2:30
- B4Parchman Farm2:26
- B5Please Come Home For Christmas2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Winter are there?
19 vinyl pressings of First Winter are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was First Winter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Japan. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 7513.
How do I tell if my copy of First Winter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 7513, YS 234 DA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS 7513 A SS LH P and BDS 7513 B SS LH P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Winter on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
